And The Thunder Rolled

Leaving Santo Domingo de la Calzada, it seemed like it would a nice day. There were overcast skies but the temperature was fine. But the clouds were building as we climbed into the small town of Granon and there were sprinkles, so I thought I would be prepared and use my poncho for the first time. Come to find out, I had bought a backpack cover instead of a poncho. Trying to save a few bucks and I got the wrong gear. Important to remember to check your gear before you leave. I had a rain coat and a backpack cover with a hat, how bad could it be. Famous last words. Leaving Granon, I heard the first ominous signs of thunder and as we walked they got louder and more frequent. When we finally crested the hill which said we were entering the region called Castillo y Leon, the heavens opened, rain poured with thunder and lightening. My walking shorts, shoe, and socks were soaked with 10 minutes, but my biggest concern was the lightening since we were out in the open. (A note: when they say Gore-Tex is waterproof that only applies to light and intermittent rain, not the gullywasher.) I finally found shelter with others in the town of Redecilla del Camino, and waited out the thunder and lightening. We walk for while a longer until about 4 kilometers before our final destination, when it started raining again. So I was dry, then wet, then drying, followed by a second soaking. The room in Belorado felt good an hopefully everything will be dry for tomorrow. Glad I brought a second set of shoes. Buen Camino.

Leaving Santo Domingo de la CalzadaThe parade before the rainThe PreperationThe SoakingAll we needed was a rainbowBeautiful church and stain glass window in Belorado

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